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American Opinion: Tale of two courts: One judge observes the law, the Supreme Court ignores it
West Central Tribune - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
In a lengthy ruling last week D.C. Federal Judge Randolph Moss struck down the Trump administration’s near total ban on asylum under the specious argument that the country was under invasion. It is almost embarrassing for our federal court system...
Opinion| The twin crises of 2025: A legacy of failed states (1956–2025)
Radio Tamazuj
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July 8, 2025
The premise of this paper is that the current governance structures in both the Republic of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan have not merely failed but have become the primary drivers of human suffering and regional instability. The crises...
Drama at Ministry of Trade as Atong suspends technical officials
Sudans Post
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June 13, 2025
Atong Kuol Manyang, Minister of Trade and Industry. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has initiated a controversial reshuffle, suspending two senior technical officials in a dramatic move...
Lack of liquidity is tied to systematic weaknesses, says economist
The City Review
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June 13, 2025
Dr. Abraham Maliet blames shortage of cash at the Central Bank of South Sudan to deep-rooted microeconomic challenges, prescribing measures that could stimulate sector By Aguok Chok The ongoing liquidity crisis in the country is caused by...
Chemical weapons horror in Sudan must be wake-up call for the West
Daily Express
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July 10, 2025
Sudan is engulfed in one of the world’s most brutal wars, with over 12 million people displaced and nearly 25 million facing starvation, but now the Sudanese Armed Forces have crossed a terrifying line, using deadly chemical weapons to gas their...
Dr. John Garang University remains closed amid food shortage, says student leader
Eye Radio
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July 6, 2025
Author: Elsheikh Chol Ajeing | Published: 19 hours ago Sign Post at the gate of Dr John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology - courtesy A student leader at Dr. John Garang Memorial University says the institution has remained...
Undermining multilateral status of African financial institutions sets a dangerous precedent
Business and Financial Times
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June 13, 2025
By Olabisi D. AKINKUGBE (Prof) The pivotal role that African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AMFIs) serve as an important alternative source of financing for governments in Africa and the Global South is under significant threat. While...
OPP proposes ‘Juba Initiative’ for dialogue between parties under R-ARCSS
The City Review
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June 14, 2025
According to the Other Political Parties (OPP), a signatory to the peace agreement, the current state of the R-ARCSS implementation demands a new, decisive and inclusive approach By Chuol Chanyong Leader of the Other Political Parties (OPP), Hon...
Central Bank, Mobile Money operators agree to strengthen digital Transactions
Number One Citizen Daily
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June 13, 2025
By Ngor Deng Matem Central Bank leaders and Telecom mobile money operators have agreed in a meeting to strengthen digital transactions to benefit users. The team included MTN, Zain, MoMo, M-Gurus, and Digi Cash managers as well as National...
Namibia breaks hunger chains … govt’s drought efforts lauded
New Era
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Improved climate conditions, government policy and strategic interventions as well as strong drought-mitigating strategies played a crucial role in Namibia’s reclassification as a hunger hotspot. Namibia has since been removed from the Food and...
BUDGET: Finance Minister proposes SSP 5.2 trillion
Number One Citizen Daily
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June 13, 2025
By Yiep Joseph Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater, has proposed a budget of SSP 5.2 trillion for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. On Wednesday, Dr. Dongrin presented the budget to the Economic Cluster for deliberation. The budget...
Central Bank staff warned against taking kickbacks from the public
The City Review
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June 12, 2025
Newly appointed Central Bank officials say staff must remain committed to integrity and institutional transformation, and avoid taking illegal money from the public By Aguok Chok The leadership of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has warned staff...
List of African countries that are considered fragile states in 2025
Business Insider Africa
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July 10, 2025
Removing donor assistance might make it more difficult for the poorest nations in the region to pay off their debt and worsen humanitarian problems, especially in areas that are unstable and afflicted by violence. Additionally, low-income agrarian...
African mining ministers adopt Pan-African Resources Reporting Code
The Sun Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining ministers under the auspices of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) have resolved to adopt the new Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC). Their resolution was reached at their sixth inter-ministerial...
An Economy of Pain: How Sudanese Are Building a House Away from Home
African Arguments
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June 12, 2025
The Sudan War series is a joint collaboration between the Center for Economic, Legal, and Social Studies and Documentation – Khartoum (CEDEJ-K), Sudan-Norway Academic Cooperation (SNAC) and African Arguments – Debating Ideas. Through a number of...
NBA Mock Draft 4.0: The latest first-round projections, plus a trade that could shake up the lottery
Yahoo Sports
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As hard as it is to believe, we’re only two weeks out from the 2025 NBA Draft. Trade rumors are starting to get louder and louder, and there are a number of teams that could move picks in the lottery. One of them? The Sixers with the third pick....
Trump presses African leaders to take deported migrants, sources say
The Gazette - Colorado
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MONROVIA (Reuters) -The Trump administration this week pressed five African presidents to take in migrants from other countries when they are deported by the U.S., two officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Thursday. The plan was...
To to Editor: Natalie Juba-Sutherland I offer accountability, honesty, transparency to District 7
Dorchester Reporter - Massachusetts
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June 12, 2025
To the Editor: My name is Natalie Juba-Sutherland and I am a long time resident of Roxbury —a homeowner, actually, and a Boston resident for 25 years. I am a first-generation immigrant from Trinidad and Tobago. I migrated to America with a...
Building NM's soil for future farmers a marathon, not a sprint
Public News Service
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New Mexico farmers finding it more difficult to grow historic crops are taking up conservation techniques to meet the challenge. Drought, water scarcity, and extreme weather events combine to require growers to adopt new methods and modern tools....
Q&A with Sr. Thao Phi, advocate for peace in face of South African xenophobia
Global Sisters Report
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Sr. Thao Phi, a member of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, stands as a beacon of hope in the face of escalating violence and xenophobia in South Africa. She provides guidance and support to people impacted by the ongoing turmoil. As an...